Pens rely on big stars to beat Flyers

Pittsburgh managed to eventually beat the Flyers in Saturday nights game against their rivals in what was a pretty eventful game that finished 5-4. This is Pittsburgh's first of a four game road trip and they relied heavily on their stars showing up to offset the defensive frailties shown across the team.

Being completely honest, the Flyers had most of the chances in this game and should really have won and they would have were it not for an apathetic performance from Mason and their defence. In full honesty, Fleury as awful for the Penguins as well. He looked very uncomfortable and wasn't sure of his decision making at a number of times.

Sidney Crosby had a huge game continuing his superb start to the season with two goals within 43 seconds of each other in the first half. His two goals were part of a quick three goal burst in around 55 seconds that completely turned the game around in Pittsburgh's favour. They were 2-0 down after a rough start with some poor plays by Fleury with an errant poke check and defensive positioning.

Matt Cullen has continued his good start, capitalising off a poor attempt at a save by Mason at the side of the net. Cullen is a quick player and his quick instincts allowed him to wrap the puck around the net for a 3-2 lead. But perhaps the biggest moment and event of the game was Malkin converting his 300th NHL goal in his 653rd game. He is only the sixth Penguin to score 300 or more goals with the team after Lemieux, Jagr, Crosby, Kehoe and Pronovost.

This was a statement by the Penguins offence and the ability to come back from behind, shown against the Sharks as well. But there are still questions hanging over the defence and in particular, Fleury. They need answering.

This was meant to be up yesterday but I had internet problems.